They signed with Murderecords, the label of fellow Haligonians Sloan, in 1994 in time to release their Smart Bomb EP, which featured songs such as Benvie's "French Inhale" and Plaskett's "Hated It". The former would get some rotation on MuchMusic, which then held a reputation for more "alternative" programming, while the latter would end up in the Kevin Smith film Mallrats.
Following the release of the band's second EP, The Great Pacific Ocean, in 1996 the group signed with Elektra Entertainment which released their first full-length album in 1997, Sweet Homewrecker. The Memphis recorded album features many great tracks showcasing the maturing songwriting talents of Plaskett, Benvie and McGettigan. The album proved a disappointment from Elektra's standpoint however, and Thrush Hermit were bought out of their contract.
After their foray into the United States market, Thrush Hermit returned north to release their final album Clayton Park on Sonic Unyon Records in 1999. While indisputably the band's best record, Thrush Hermit amicably disbanded in 1999. Plaskett is now a solo artist. Benvie released a solo record under the moniker "Tigre Benvie", and McGettigan began producing records by such acts as his old band mate Plaskett, and other Canadian rock acts such as The Flashing Lights. Benvie and McGettigan are now the main members of Camouflage Nights, which features a revolving door cast of musicians.
Western Dreamz
Thrush Hermit Lyrics
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Cross hills and barren lands
We navigate the wilds of fate
In smoke-filled caravans
Nothing's ever good enough for me
With brave hearts we sing to stars above
We're all falling in love, sweet love
I'm lost and free in hopeless glee
I'm Rocky Mountain high
And snow and street under my feet
Feel like the endless sky
Nothing's ever good enough for me
It's as easy as it seems, to fit right in between
And we'll all be kings and queens
With western dreams
We're dreaming western dreamz
The song "Western Dreamz" by Thrush Hermit is about the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment through adventure and exploration. The lyrics suggest a constant search for something more, something better, and a feeling of restlessness that can't be satiated. The image of traveling through hills and barren lands in smoke-filled caravans represents a journey through life, encountering obstacles along the way but continuing to push forward. The chorus suggests that the pursuit of love is a universal pursuit that brings people together and helps to make the journey worthwhile.
The line "I'm lost and free in hopeless glee" represents the irony of feeling both lost and free at the same time. The reference to Rocky Mountain high and the endless sky suggests a feeling of liberation and unbridled enthusiasm. The final line of the song, "We're dreaming western dreamz," brings the theme of the song full circle, and suggests that the pursuit of happiness is an ongoing, never-ending journey.
Line by Line Meaning
On and on from dusk till dawn
Continuing without pause from sunset to sunrise
Cross hills and barren lands
Traversing rugged territories that are devoid of life and vegetation
We navigate the wilds of fate
We steer through life's unpredictability and uncertainty
In smoke-filled caravans
Travelling in a haze of uncertainty, self-doubt, and confusion
Nothing's ever good enough for me
I am constantly dissatisfied with what I have, regardless of how much or how little it is
With brave hearts we sing to stars above
With courage and determination, we sing out to the universe, seeking guidance and hope
We're all falling in love, sweet love
We are surrendering ourselves to love, allowing it to consume us with its sweetness
I'm lost and free in hopeless glee
I am adrift and liberated in a state of ecstatic hopelessness
I'm Rocky Mountain high
I am in a state of euphoria, like the feeling one experiences while gazing at the Rocky Mountains
And snow and street under my feet
Walking on snow-covered roads, feeling both the cold and the warmth of the town
Feel like the endless sky
Being boundless and infinite like the vast sky above
It's as easy as it seems, to fit right in between
It's simple to find oneself in the middle, to neither stand out nor blend in
And we'll all be kings and queens
We will all have the power and authority to rule our own lives
With western dreams
Dreaming of the greatness and success that can be achieved in the Western world
We're dreaming western dreamz
We are all fantasizing about the possibilities of Western culture
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